Fragrance comparison

Citron Noir vs Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 16 Oct 2026 76 ratings analysed

Citron Noir

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1163 votes

Rank #16,465 CitrusAmber

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24%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)

B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

4.6213 votes

Rank #29,140 EarthyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) takes 3 of 5 categories.

Citron Noir
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Citron Noir2/5

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)3/5

Ratings & consensus: Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)
Sillage & projection: Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)
Value for money: Citron Noir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Citron Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Citron NoirL'Occitane en Provence

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

4.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 25%Had 2%Want 73%

Category winnerParfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

49%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

63 votes

77%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityParfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)

SillageParfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value32

Category winnerCitron NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber88%

sweet77%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic53%

woody42%

earthy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

YuzuLemonBergamotOrangeLime

Heart2-3 hrs

MyrhhOrange BlossomLabdanumGeraniumNeroli

Base5-7 hrs

OpoponaxVanillaVetiverCinnamonCedarPatchouli

Top

TruffleCinnamonStrawberryRhubarbBergamotLimeCardamomSaffron

Heart

JasmineRoseOrange BlossomIrisLily-of-the-ValleyGeraniumHeliotropeOrchid

Base

White MuskLeatherVetiverCedarCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lime, Orange Blossom and Geranium. Durations are only published for Citron Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer100

Fall50

Winter30

Day100

Night35

Spring71

Summer14

Fall86

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex55

Women25

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

Men31

Unisex54

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#29,140

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCitron NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane en Provence Citron Noir is an unconventional citrus composition that matches mouth-puckering fruit with dark, resinous resins. The first spray delivers a crisp shower of tart yuzu, sour lime, and sparkling bergamot peel. It feels immediately refreshing, reminiscent of chilled herbal lemon tea brewed on a ho…

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Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) is a bold unisex scent built around heavy black truffle and worn leather. Launched in 2018, this Arturetto Landi composition thrives in colder weather, offering an intense profile that balances earthy, aromatic, and spicy tones. It is a striking choice for those who want a fragra…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Citron Noir or Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)?

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) takes 3 of 5 categories. Citron Noir is rated 4.11/5 from 63 votes; Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) is rated 4.62/5 from 13 votes. Choose Citron Noir for a citrus and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Citron Noir or Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)?

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) lasts longest (Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) 87/100, Citron Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citron Noir or Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)?

Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) projects furthest (Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) 68/100, Citron Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Citron Noir and Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Orange Blossom and Geranium.

Is Citron Noir or Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) better for summer or winter?

Citron Noir suits daytime wear; Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citron Noir and Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming)?

Citron Noir has top notes of Yuzu, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Myrhh, Orange Blossom, Labdanum and Geranium, a base of Opoponax, Vanilla, Vetiver and Cinnamon. Parfum de FĂT FRUMOS (Prince Charming) has top notes of Truffle, Cinnamon, Strawberry and Rhubarb, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Orange Blossom and Iris, a base of White Musk, Leather, Vetiver and Cedar.